Raised in Orono, Maine, Murphy didn’t start sewing in earnest until she declared a major in fashion design and production at Lasell University. After graduating, she discovered a talent for turning ...

Portland, Maine, will add to its diverse offerings as a pair of restauranteurs plan to open a new Filipino spot in the Old ...

Sedona, Arizona Sedona, Arizona, is a mesmerizing oasis for solo travelers seeking both solace and adventure. Known for its ...

A Haven for the Free Spirit Portland, Oregon, is a city that thrives on individuality and creativity. Known for its lush parks, vibrant arts scene, and eco-friendly initiatives, Portland is an ideal ...

The Portland Hospital is known as the best and most exclusive place to give birth, and its clientele includes Megan Markle and, most recently, Michelle Keegan ...

From bison sliders to elk fry bread, Javelina’s menu highlights traditional ingredients and dishes from chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson's tribal heritage.

"Are you going to call it ‘A Tale of Two Bookshops’?" Craig Florence, owner of Mother Foucault's asks. We are not. The ...

The Mercury covers culture & art because we think all its various forms are—quite plainly—how people understand one another. Conversations about food, music, performance, and “weird” installation art ...

In Business of Home’s series Shop Talk, we chat with owners of home furnishings stores across the country to hear about their ...

Nestled in an unassuming storefront on NE Fremont Street, Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai is the kind of place that makes you ...

Whenever Russell Foster drives by the old Brian Boru building on Center Street in Portland, he stops to take a picture. A fan of Irish pubs, Foster, who moved to Maine in 2023, has wondered what it ...

For those of you who are St. Patrick’s Day purists, the Maine Irish Heritage Center has events on the actual morning of the ...